APRIL 30th - MAY 3rd
2026 THE LINCOLN HIGHWAY COMEDY FESTIVAL
Hello comedians from around the country. Thank you for taking the time to inquire about The 2026 Lincoln Highway comedy Festival. This is our 1st year and we are working incredibly hard to make this a great fun time for everyone involoved but you are asking what is in it for me.
* We book from this Festival for the remainder of the 2026 season and beyond
* Professional recording of your set(s)
* A commerative t-shirt
* Discounted hotels starting under at $70 a night (SEE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE)
* FREE workshoips, seminars, and a Q&A panel.
* Lots of stage time and network with others from around the country
* Awards & Recognitions
* and MORE!
If you have questions you can call Chris Ketler at 330.809.0360 (No text please)
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SUBMISSION
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSelVCvFuVkb7c.../viewform
YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR PAYMENT CONFORMATION NUMBER WITH YOUR SUBMISSION
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PAY PORTAL
https://www.krackpotscomedy.com/shows/359562
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
12pm - 4pm Comedian Check-In
4pm-6pm Meet and Greet Social Hour *Private Event/Comedians Only*
7:30 Festival Showcase
Friday:
4pm SPECIAL SEMINAR ON HOW TO CORRECTLY EMCEE A SHOW WITH DOBIE MAXWELL
5:30pm Group outing for Dinner *Private Event/Comedians Only*
7:30pm Festival Showcase with Headliner Keith Lenart
10pm Festival Showcase with Headliner Keith Lenart
11:45pm "Kill Lincoln" Roast Show
Saturday:
11:30am Industry Workshop
* THE ART OF MERCHANDAISING WITH COMEDIAN ANDY GUNNIN
* MARKKETING MISTAKES IN COMEDY WITH JAY BOC
NOON
* HISTORY OF THE ART OF COMEDY WITH MICHAEL CHESELKA
12:30pm Family Friendly
2pm-3pm Industry Q&A with KEITH LENART, MICHAEL CHESELKA,
4pm Crowd work show
7:30pm Festival Showcase with Headliner Keith Lenart
10pm Festival Showcase with Headliner Keith Lenart
11:45pm One Liner Contest
Sunday:
10am-12pm Closing ceremony with recognitions *Private Event/Comedians Only*
7pm: Bernice Ye
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HOTEL DISCOUNTS
RED ROOF INN $60 A NIGHT plus tax $50 A NIGHT plus tax with VP+631335 when making reservations.
5353 Inn Cir NW, North Canton, OH 44720
https://www.redroof.com/deals/partner/lincoln-high...
HYATT PLACE $109 A NIGHT plus tax
HOLIDAY INN $129 A NIGHT plus tax
4520 Everhard Rd NW, Canton, OH 44718
https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=...
FURNISHED AIR BNB WITH CHERRY ROAD REAL ESTATE
https://cherryrealestatellc.com/
PREFERRED CHOICE OF THE LHCF & THE CLOSEST TO THE COMEDY CLUB
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WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, Q & A PANEL
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS WHO HAVE ASSISTED IN MAKING THIS POSSIBLE
